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Developer ToolsAlternative to FeedlyAlternative to InoreaderAlternative to Newsbeuter

Newsboat

An RSS/Atom feed reader for text terminals with VI keybindings and filter queries.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Tui Feed ReaderCli RssRustProductivityCppTerminal
Overview

Why consider Newsboat?

Newsboat is an open-source text terminal RSS/Atom feed reader. Written in C++ and Rust, it is the actively maintained successor to Newsbeuter, offering fast keyboard navigation, regex filtering, OPML imports, and external browser execution.

Guided learning

Learn Newsboat by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Newsboat

Newsboat lets terminal enthusiasts read news, blogs, and podcasts directly inside SSH terminal sessions.

Installation

bash
1# Ubuntu/Debian
2sudo apt install newsboat
3
4# Launch
5newsboat

Newsboat is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Newsboat FAQs

Newsboat is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Newsboat is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Newsboat is listed as an alternative to Feedly. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.